Ramanuj Shastry - Co-Founder, Director
Former Chief Creative Officer at Saatchi & Saatchi, Rediffusion Y&R and Publicis Ambience, Ramanuj has served on the film jury at Cannes. His diverse field of work has won him several Indian and international awards. Some of his famous campaigns include 'Thanda Matlab Coca-Cola', Saffola - 'Kal Se' and OLX - 'Bech De'. An ardent Chelsea supporter, he loves playing FIFA and is always trying his hand at new things.
Nisha Singhania - Co-Founder, Director
Recognised among the Women Leaders in Indian Advertising, Nisha formerly headed the Mumbai offices of Rediffusion Y&R, and Saatchi & Saatchi, prior to which she was a strategic planner. Some of the clients she has worked with include P&G, Unilever, Tata Group and Skoda. She is fascinated by product design and loves cooking up a storm in the kitchen.
Sid Singh, Chief Operating Officer
Having spent over 26 years in advertising, Sid has played an instrumental role in the growth journeys of major brands like Emami, TVS, Western Union, Godrej SaraLee, Marico and Kaya, to name a few. He has previously worked at multinational agencies like Leo Burnett, Ambience Publicis, Rediffusion, as well as boutique agencies like Salt Brand Solutions, Famous Innovations and Hyphen. Loved by clients and creatives alike, he brings with him a deep understanding of business and the Indian market, and has a knack for selling great ideas without creasing his brow.
Prashanth Kumar, Chief Digital Officer
Prashanth has nearly 25 years of experience leading brands across a multitude of sectors including Automotive, Beverage, BFSI, Construction, Entertainment, FMCG, Healthcare, Hospitality, Real Estate, Travel, Tourism, Governmental, and PSUs. From crafting integrated strategies as a Digital Strategist to spearheading the Client Services function, Prashanth has consistently championed the digital medium, serving as a digital evangelist for both brands and agencies alike. Prashanth has previously been with networks like Dentsu Aegis, Publicis, WPP, and Interpublic, as well as with independent firms such as Goldmine and Crayons. This has included stints in vibrant markets ranging from India to South East Asia, China, the UK, and the GCC region. Outside work, Prashanth is passionate about fusion cooking, motorcycling, indic history and classic rock.
Ashish Naik, Executive Creative Director
Ashish is an award-winning, accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in the advertising and communication industry, with his longest stint being in Ogilvy & Mather. He has spearheaded campaigns for well-known brands in leading advertising agencies, handling marquee brands such as Cadbury, Perfetti Vanmelle, Fevicol, Amul Macho, Gujarat Tourism, Hindustan Pencils, Fiat, Castrol, Franklin Templeton, Essar, ICICI Bank, HDFC, Bank Hindustan Times, Muthoot Fincorp, Hero Motocorp and Patanjali Paridhan. Ashish blends innovation with practicality to deliver desired business results. He has expertise in strategizing effective creative campaigns and developing brand identity.
Shabbir Motiwala, Head of Production
Shabbir started his career in advertising as an Assistant Director at UTV, back in 1993. He went on to manage production at Ambience Advertising, after which he became a director and directed more than 50 commercials and then took over as Head of Production at BBH India. Shabbir has worked with reputed brands such as Honda, Coca Cola, Panasonic, Nissan, Toyota, Unilever, P&G, Reckitt, ICICI, Colgate Palmolive, Google, Castrol, and many others. He has earned multiple awards at Cannes Lions, The White Pencil at the DnAD as a producer.
Viraj Chorghe, Sr. Video Editor
Viraj loves working behind the camera, whether it's clicking pictures of breathtaking views or editing videos to perfection. He is an enthusiastic traveler and explorer, and believes in living life to the fullest.
Neville Suraliwala, Business Head
With over 15 years of experience in advertising and has worked with several multinational agencies during this period. He has partnered with brands like Indian Oil, Fair & Lovely, Clinic Plus, Head & Shoulders, Piaggio, Bisleri, Franklin Templeton, Yes Bank, Nilkamal, Lee Cooper, Tata Real Estate, and several others that have helped him hone his marketing and communication skills.
Subodh Chaubey, Creative Director
Subodh loves telling stories, and writes poetry because he has too many to tell. Besides writing copy, he moonlights as a weekend photographer, amateur doodler and a traveling daydreamer.
Rupesh Doiphode, Creative Director
Rupesh is a top-notch illustrator and graphic designer, Rupesh invests the little free time he gets in photography, his second passion.
Parth Walse Patil, Creative Director
Parth is a multi-linguist who loves writing as much as reading. An encyclopedia of Indian Classical Music, Parth loves delving in history, mythology, folklores and global cultures.
Vidya Sridhar, Finance Head
Vidya is an ace at the numbers game. From billing clients, to timely paychecks for employees, Vidya is always ahead of the deadline.
Ryan Parker, Copy Partner
Ryan believes that every experience is equal parts a lesson and an opportunity to become better, which is why he's constantly trying to hone his craft. He is also a lover of fictional stories, an anime enthusiast and an avid gamer.
Karan Gurav, Art Partner & Illustrator
Karan enjoys coming up with his own creative ideas as well as making everyone else’s come to life. He also loves sketching, illustrating and photography.
Darryl Gomes, Motion Graphic Artist
Darryl is a brilliant video editor. He brings to the table, the inimitable mix of quality and speed. When he’s not chopping footage, he’s most likely cheering for his favourite football team.
Pratiksha Singh, SEO Associate
Pratiksha loves everything digital. She enjoys working on SEO, Social Media, Digital Content and Website Analytics. When she’s not glued to the computer, she’s travelling and cooking different cuisines.
Biju Dasan, Studio Partner
Biju enjoys immersing himself in science. He is a freethinker who has an unparalleled respect for the constitution. Outside work, Biju immerses himself in music and travel.
Gauri Parab, Copy Associate
Gauri is deeply fascinated by people and people’s stories, and tries to capture the various facets of humankind in her work. She also keenly follows political news and never misses an opportunity to hit the beach.
Varun Lalka, Video Editor and 2D Animator
Varun believes in the compelling power of videos to narrate stories. A lover of cinema and a complete filmmaking geek, Varun subscribes to the taste of minimalism. On weekends, you can find him gaming or trying his hand at writing.
Yogesh More, Creative Director
Yogesh shows that hard work, quality and breakneck speed can all come in one package. He’s saved the day on many occasions and managed to look cool doing it.
Sumit Safale, Copy Associate
Sumit looks forward to work as much as a long weekend. Goofy but hardworking, Sumit is moved by the sound of good music, cheers loudly during football games, and is an ardent and experimental gamer.
Ashok Chatla, Motion Graphic Artist
With over 6 years of experience in 2D animation, and a formidable knowledge of VFX and graphics, Ashok lets his imagination lose in the videos he makes.
Balaji Waghmare, Art Associate
Balaji is a Visual Art graduate who gravitates to everything creative. He enjoys presenting his ideas through different mediums, and giving them wings on different platforms.
Pramey Chavan, Brand Partner
Pramey is a quiet guy until you ask him to speak. He's fond of animals and animals are fond of him. When he's not working, he's probably blazing an open road on his bike, taking in the lushness with his best friends.
Bhagirath Barman, Studio Partner
Raj, as he is fondly called in office, started off in the humblest of ways. Today, he has grown to be a valuable member of our studio team. He's honest, committed, and someone his team and our clients both, can gladly rely on. When he's not working, he enjoys whipping a delicious meal, and traveling to the mountains for a breath of fresh air.
Reggie Dsouza, Planning Director
In over a decade, Reggie Dsouza has worked with industry giants like Coca-Cola, IKEA, Tata Motors, BMW, and many more, demonstrating exceptional talent. Beyond work, he is a culinary wizard, finding solace in cooking. A true G-Shock aficionado, he also cherishes his role as a pet parent, always eager to share dog care tips and cute pet stories.
Datta Kambli, Studio Partner
Datta has spent over two decades in advertising, working as a Photoshop retoucher and graphic designer. His speciality lies in the beauty category, with a flair for correcting fashion shots. As a result, he has worked on some of the biggest names in fashion - Vogue and GQ Magazines, among others. When he's not working, you can find him at the carrom board, or making big moves in chess.
Atharva Salvi, Art Associate
Atharva is a young art associate whose illustrations are inspired by the realities of life. Outside of work, she enjoys hitting the dance floor, binging on her favourite shows and walking through the serene lanes of the best art galleries.
Vinayak Kohli, Creative Director
Vinayak began his advertising journey in 2010. Since then, he has worked at several agencies, either as an employee or a consultant. Besides advertising copy, he has written humor, short fiction, and an unpublished manuscript. In addition, he has a keen interest in numbers.
Ankit Gandhi, Business Head
Ankit has over fourteen years of experience across mainline and digital businesses. Over his career, he has handled marquee clients such as Dream11, Mercedes-Benz, ENI Lubricants, APAR Light Duty Cables, ARKOS, Bajaj Housing Finance, John Deere, Mazzucchelli’s, Zamel’s, Hindustan Times, DavaIndia, Wasan Motors, and Netmagic Solutions. He has tremendous cross-category learning which he brings to each brand he works on. Ankit's interests include Retro/90's Music, Fiction novels, and meeting new people.
Aayushi Zaveri, Brand Associate
Aayushi seems like a quiet girl until you speak to her. She loves filter coffee and is always in hunt of quiet cafes. Having started her own company, she really is a boss lady! On weekends she likes meandering to new places.
Mangesh Lohar, Art Associate
Mangesh has a year’s experience in art design & prefers to be identified with his unique illustrations. When he has some time on his hands, he’ll mostly be binge-watching movies or riding sports bikes……
Shreyash Deshmukh, Art Associate
Innovative and meticulous illustrator skilled in crafting captivating concept art, character designs, and technical illustrations. Proficient at breathing life into ideas through distinctive visuals, driven by a passion for storytelling and imbuing characters with depth through illustration. A dedicated reader and writer, I find inspiration in literature to enrich my creative work. Outside of my artistic endeavors, I indulge in hobbies such as traveling, immersing myself in cinema, and enjoying various sports.
Gauri Pale, Art Associate
Gauri derives inspiration from the quote, “Life is short, capture every moment”, which is why her art mirrors life in all its fantastic forms. She loves painting walls, and when she’s not illustrating, she’s traveling, experiencing new things, trying different cuisines, and making new memories.
Kavya Srikanth, Brand Associate
Kavya is a crazy advertising executive with a degree in Kathak and Business Management. Her charm lies in the fact that she is a team player, a people person, and confident. Although she likes to meet deadlines, you can catch her quietly dancing in a corner when she needs a boost to get back on track.
Mahesh Tanawde, Account Executive
Mahesh has over eight years of experience as a personable and trustworthy Finance and Accounting professional in the hospitality service, facility management, and advertising industries. He excels in ensuring finance processes are adhered to and punctual. Mahesh is passionate about achieving his goals and making a significant impact in his field. He also has a love for travel and cricket.
Pankaj Taksale, Creative Director
Pankaj brings seven years of experience as a graphic artist, having worked with numerous brands including Snickers, Amazon Music, Cityflo, Asian Paints, Bajaj Pulsar, Livon, Indulekha Oil, Tinder, BRIDGESTONE, Fiama, Fevicol, Fevistick, and Ancho LED. In his leisure, he enjoys singing and playing chess, pool, and snooker.
Jagruti Kumari, Brand Associate
Jagruti, a fervent enthusiast of cinema, approaches life with dedication and a zest for exploration. Her love for music propels her daily motivation. Always curious, she spends her free time honing her video editing skills. No day is complete without her essential cup of coffee, a catalyst for her daily adventures.
Omie Pardeshi, Motion Graphic Video Editor
Omie studied motion graphics at Amity University, and ever since he’s been making magic happen on screen. When he’s not giving life to illustrations, he’s experiencing life as an avid traveller.
Jyoti Nair, Brand Partner
With 5+ years of customer handling expertise and having previously worked with Eureka Forbes - Aquaguard, Forbes, TATA Motors - TATA Genuine Parts, TATA Durafit, Wahl India, and more. She is a firm believer in 'Knowledge is power.' and is always eager to learn something new. Jyoti enjoys watching anime, reading manga, and playing asymmetrical multiplayer and RPG games.
Poorva Narang, Copy Associate
Poorva has a year's experience in advertising copywriting. She finds solace in reading and writing, believing that books hold the answers to life's questions. She has studied Hindustani Classical Music for three years and is deeply passionate about music, having composed a few songs and playing the harmonium and guitar. She enjoys slow movies that emphasize human struggles.
Yatin Mhatre, IT Manager
Yatin has over Seven years of experience in the IT sector. He is dedicated to achieving success and making a significant impact in the field.
Anarghya Poojary, Copy Associate
The mother of a four legged cutie 'Simba', Anarghya is a sunflower in human form. Her aesthetic is partly inspired by Taylor Swift and Kpop. Often lost in books from different countries, crime documentaries, and foreign language films, her ultimate dream is to write and direct a psychological thriller.
Jayalaxmi Ravi, Brand Associate
Jayalaxmi Ravi brings over three years of expertise in Project and Product Management, covering all phases from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure. In her leisure time, she enjoys watching anime and delving into the world of manga and comic books.
Mehar Arunika, Art Associate
Mehar earned her BA in Fine Art and Digital Arts Communication at the University of Waterloo, complemented by a summer course in Advanced Graphic Design at Istituto Europeo di Design. Over three years of internships, including a stint with Infectious, she has honed her skills in graphic design, social media, and communications. She is committed to making an impact in the creative arena and aspires to become an entrepreneur one day.
Ashish Kumbhar, Studio Associate
Ashish has a decade of experience in design and print. He has notably contributed to the &TV brand at Infectious, consistently striving to excel in his work and committed to maintaining this standard.
Bhagyashree Jani, Art Associate
Bhagyashree has over two years of graphic design professional experience. She holds a belief that happiness can be found in every aspect of life and enjoys traveling, loves music, creating art, and snapping pictures. Dedicated to leaving a mark in the creative world and hopes to work the same gradually.
Dhruvi Shah, Art Associate
Dhruvi loves to do different mediums of creative artwork and is always ready to try something new and learn through the journey. She loves painting and enjoying each moment by capturing and spreading all the happiness around her.
Jennifer Sequeira, HR Head
With a career spanning more than 20 years as an HR Generalist, Jennifer has successfully managed end-to-end agency HR operations, demonstrating proficiency in areas such as onboarding, performance management, and managing compensation, as well as organization structure, compliance, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Vinay Paryani, Brand Partner
Vinay is a seasoned professional in the advertising and media industry, with over six years of experience. His portfolio includes notable work for prestigious brands across various sectors, including GSK Merck Life Sciences, Menarini Stemline, Sanofi, Rosemont Pharma, Teva, Bayer AG, India Bulls, and Business Standard. Outside of his professional endeavors, Vinay is an avid swimmer and enjoys taking long drives to scenic destinations, showcasing his passion for exploring natural beauty.
Chandni Upadhay, Brand Partner
"Drawing on more than 5 years of dedicated experience in advertising, I've had the privilege of working with renowned brands such as Hafele India, Nilkamal, Fashion Factory, Sun Pharma, Benzer World, and more. My journey has been marked by the successful execution of diverse campaigns and strategies, contributing to the growth and visibility of these esteemed brands.